Ng's first novel really captures the lives of an intergenerational Chinese American family. Her writing reframes the American dream, complicates it, aNg's first novel really captures the lives of an intergenerational Chinese American family. Her writing reframes the American dream, complicates it, and reflects more reality than the usual depictions....more

An excellent account of the experiences of one Hmong family with the Western medical system and the long-term impacts of that culture clash on the livAn excellent account of the experiences of one Hmong family with the Western medical system and the long-term impacts of that culture clash on the lives of a Hmong girl with epilepsy and her family....more